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LOT 43:
Tanach. Amsterdam [1630-1631]. Proofread and Printed by Rabbi Menashe ben Yisrael
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Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price:
$1,500 - $2,000
Auction house commission:
22%
VAT: On commission only
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Chamishah Chumshei Torah, parshiot "petuchot" and "setumot" per Maimonides ... Early and Later Prophets and Writings. Printed at the press of Menashe ben Yisrael and intensively proofread by him. Amsterdam, [1630-1631]. Rare.
Tanach especially proofread and printed by Menashe ben Yisrael. The Tanach is printed in two columns, without commentaries. This is apparently the first Hebrew Bible printed in two columns without commentaries. In contrast to other accepted editions, here the publisher's name is written in Hebrew:'אינדריק לואורינציאוס'.
Significant, popular edition of the Tanach. Title page with architectural border. One of the first books printed by Menashe ben Yisrael.
612 pages, 16 cm.
Fine condition. Additional title pages for the Early and Later Prophets. Many glosses and marks made soon after it was printed. Stains. Simple binding.
